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Paphos resident loses €47,406 to phone scam

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A Paphos resident was scammed out of €47,406 on June 15.
The scam involved a phone call warning of suspicious bank account activity.
The police are investigating the internet fraud case.
This incident is part of a larger trend of increasing scams.
Authorities are advising citizens on how to protect themselves.

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On June 15, 2026, a resident of Paphos reported being scammed out of €47,406 in a sophisticated phone scam. The victim received a call from an unknown individual who claimed there were suspicious activities detected in his bank account, prompting him to act quickly to secure his funds.

The police are currently investigating the case as an internet fraud involving property theft under false pretenses and money laundering. The scam is part of a larger trend of online frauds occurring in the region, and authorities are advising residents to be vigilant and cautious when receiving unsolicited calls, particularly those requesting personal or financial information.

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